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A look at the history of Middlethorpe Hall, York, with Dr Emma Wells
Discover the history of Middlethorpe Hall near York with Dr Emma Wells, exploring its elegant architecture, notable former residents and remarkable journey from grand country house to National Trust-owned historic hotel.
Welcome to YorkshireJun 28, 2026
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A look at the history of York Railway Station, with Dr Emma Wells
Dr Emma Wells traces the transformative railway history of York railway station, from the 1841 Tanner Row terminus designed by George Townsend Andrews to the vast 1877 through-station engineered by Thomas Elliot Harrison. Once the largest station in the world, its soaring iron-and-glass train shed and adjoining Royal Station Hotel symbolised Victorian ambition, firmly positioning York at the heart of Britain’s railway age.
Welcome to YorkshireFeb 28, 2026
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